The Nick Foles era is officially over. The former Arizona star and 2012 draft pick signed paperwork with owner Jeffrey Lurie earlier today, retiring as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
“It will be my first time to go to a game as a non-player. I’ve never been to an NFL game without a jersey on, running out of the tunnel,” Foles said in an exclusive interview for the Microsoft Teams Legend of the Week feature. “I’m so grateful I get to do it as a Philadelphia Eagle. I’ve dreamed of going out of that tunnel at least once more and being there with the crowd and seeing them cheering on the Eagles, cheering on this team – it’s a new team each and every year – and I really don’t know what the emotions will be like. Just talking about it right now, I’m starting to sweat a little bit and I’m starting to feel it, and I’m not there (in Philadelphia) yet.
Man, it just feels right.
Cheers to you, @NickFoles! pic.twitter.com/RefdvbRDpp— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 16, 2024
“I’m truly excited. To end it this way is the right way and it means a lot to me.”
Foles, 30, had a postseason record of 4-1 during his final two years in Philadelphia, including winning MVP of Super Bowl LII. In place of an injured Carson Wentz, Foles went 6-2 in the regular season in his final two years in Philadelphia, leading the Eagles to two playoff berths.
Nick Foles played 11 seasons for six teams, including the Eagles and Bears.
Foles has passed for 14,227 yards and 82 touchdowns, earning one Pro Bowl nomination, the Super Bowl MVP, and the Lombardi Trophy.